Survey of Denominations ~ Service Overview & Evaluation

Again, for those who have asked:

Here's the second questionnaire for our 'Survey of Denominations' course. The first questionnaire can be found HERE.

Survey of Denominations ~ Service Overview & Evaluation

Church: ____________________ Denomination: _________________
Date/day visited: _______________ Time of service: _______________

If possible, obtain and keep a bulletin/program of the service

Style of service (circle all that apply): formal informal casual traditional contemporary organized disorganized reverent irreverent “high” church

Note the time devoted to various aspects of the service (prayer, corporate singing, preaching, special music, drama/skits, announcements, presentations, testimonies, altar call, etc.)



What was the text of the message/sermon (if any)?

Was the teaching topical or expository?

Was the teaching clear and understandable? ____ If not, was it due to the style of teaching/delivery, or due to the content?


Was the teaching theologically/biblically sound? ____ Explain:

Did you learn/gain anything from the teaching (positive or negative)? ____ Explain:


What questionable teaching or practice did you see or hear? Describe and briefly respond to/address this with Scripture:


Was the gospel clearly communicated/presented? ____ If yes, in what manner (sermon, altar call, testimony):

Describe the psalms, hymns and spiritual songs (God-centered, man-centered, theologically sound, theologically weak, devoid of any theology, reverent, irreverent, traditional, contemporary, etc.):


In what ways did the congregation participate during this service (listening, speaking, singing, shouting, praying, bowing, jumping/swaying, quiet, loud, etc.)?


What did you like or enjoy most about this service (Explain by way of Biblical support or personal preference)?


What did you dislike most (Explain by way of Biblical support or personal preference)?


Would you consider becoming a part of this church/denomination? ____ Why or why not?


Based on this service what, if anything, might you conclude (focus, emphasis, lack of emphasis, understanding, application, practice, etc.) about this denomination’s:


Christology: (doctrine of Christ):


Pneumatology (doctrine of the Holy Spirit):


Anthropology (doctrine of man):


Hamartiology (doctrine of sin):


Soteriology (doctrine of salvation):


Ecclesiology (doctrine of the church/church government):


Eschatology (doctrine of end times):



Overall, would you consider this service more God-centered or more man-centered?


Explain: